Sister/Charge Nurse - Paeds ED | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London seeks an experienced nurse leader to manage the emergency department. This role involves leading a dynamic team, promoting high standards of patient care, and driving departmental improvements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership skills and a commitment to compassionate healthcare. Training and development opportunities are provided, and there is a probationary period.

Benefits

Formal and on-the-job training

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a leader in a healthcare environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a busy department effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a busy department and team of ED staff.
• Motivate and role model high standards.
• Continuously strive to achieve an outstanding Emergency Department.

Job description

Overview

Do you enjoy new challenges and thrive in a high-energy environment? We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated compassionate individual to join our team as an experienced nurse leader who is enthusiastic and dynamic. Working with the wider hospital team to deliver a high standard of care to all our patients.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a busy department and team of ED staff.
• Motivate and role model high standards, implementing and driving improvements and initiatives.
• Continuously strive to achieve an outstanding Emergency Department.
• Promote and protect the reputation of the Trust by delivering high standards of care to patients and the community.
• Develop and nourish a positive culture in the ED.

About the employer

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The group is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey toward becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. We strive to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, delivering safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

What we offer

In return, we will develop your skills, knowledge and experience with formal and on-the-job training.

How to apply

If you are dynamic, proactive, compassionate and caring with excellent leadership skills and interested in the challenge of embarking on a career working as part of a large team in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

The job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

This advert closes on Friday 3 Oct 2025